Easy Peasy Cakes: 10 Simple Recipes You Can Whip Up in No Time

1. Vanilla Mug Cake

This is a single-serving cake that is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth instantly.

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. In a mug, combine the dry ingredients and mix well.
2. Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla; stir until smooth.
3. Microwave for about 1 minute. Let it cool for a minute before enjoying!

2. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This cake is a great way to use overripe bananas.

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas with melted butter.
3. Stir in baking soda and salt. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla. Mix well.
4. Finally, mix in flour and chocolate chips.
5. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.

3. Lemon Drizzle Cake

This refreshing cake is perfect for a sunny day.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
2. In a bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Add eggs, milk, and lemon zest.
3. Mix in flour and baking powder.
4. Pour into the loaf pan and bake for 40-45 minutes. Drizzle lemon juice on top while still warm.

4. Quick Coffee Cake

This cake is perfect with a cup of coffee!

Ingredients:

• 1 box of yellow cake mix
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 eggs

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
2. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix until smooth.
3. Pour batter into the greased baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes.

5. Strawberry Shortcake

This is a classic treat that is incredibly simple to make.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups biscuits (store-bought or homemade)
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup whipped cream

Instructions:

1. Macerate strawberries with sugar for about 30 minutes.
2. Cut the biscuits in half, and layer with whipped cream and strawberries.
3. Top with remaining biscuit half and more whipped cream.

6. No-Bake Cheesecake

This cake is easy to prepare and requires no baking!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 2 cups cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup whipped cream

Instructions:

1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a pie dish.
2. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Fold in whipped cream.
3. Spread the mixture over the crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

7. Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

A nostalgic favorite that is easy to make right from the oven.

Ingredients:

• 1 can of pineapple slices
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 eggs

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Pour melted butter into a round cake pan, sprinkle brown sugar, and arrange pineapple slices on top.
3. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, milk, and eggs. Pour over the pineapple.
4. Bake for 30-35 minutes, then cool for 10 minutes before flipping onto a plate.

8. Chocolate Lava Cake

This cake is gooey and indulgent, perfect for chocolate lovers!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease ramekins.
2. Melt butter and chocolate chips together. Let cool slightly.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until thick. Stir in chocolate mixture and flour.
4. Pour into ramekins and bake for 12-14 minutes. Serve warm.

9. Blueberry Muffin Cake

This delightful cake combines the joy of muffins and cake into one.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 cup blueberries

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add milk and melted butter, and fold in blueberries.
4. Pour into the dish and bake for 30-35 minutes.

10. Spice Cake

This warm, comforting cake is full of flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup apple sauce

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
2. In a bowl, combine all the dry ingredients.
3. Add sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and apple sauce, mix until smooth.
4. Pour into the baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes.